John E. Banu

Career History

Mr. Banu is vice president and controller of MeadWestvaco Corporation.

Mr. Banu joined Westvaco in 1976 as senior internal auditor.  He was promoted to assistant internal audit manager in January 1977 and internal audit manager in March 1978. In 1980, he became assistant controller and was named controller in January 1995.  In November 1999, he was elected vice president and assumed responsibility for the business services area of the Packaging Resources Group.  Mr. Banu was promoted to corporate controller in 2002.

Prior to joining Westvaco, Mr. Banu served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and was with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. from 1972 to 1976.

Professional Associations / Accomplishments

• New York State
  Certified Public Accountant
• Virginia Society of CPAs
  Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  Member
• New York State Society of CPAs
  Member
• Controllers Executive Roundtable
  Member
• Mid-Atlantic Prevent Blindness Society
  Board Member

Education

• Baruch College, City University of New York
  Master of Business Administration
• City University of New York
  Bachelor of Business Administration